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At A Glance
A new record top price of $775,000 headlined the 2025 Inglis Australian Weanling Sale, being the full brother to Too Darn Lizzie (Too Darn Hot {GB}) bought by Equine Growth Fund out of the Widden Stud’s draft.
The $19,216,950 aggregate (356 sold) represented a larger catalogue and was up from 2024’s $16,104,000 aggregate (292 weanlings sold) which was up from 2023’s figure $12,991,000 with 253 sold.
The average across the two day sale was a new record of $53,980 up from 2024’s record average of $53,553 whilst the median remained the same at $30,000. The clearance rate of 76 per cent compared to last year’s 78 per cent.
With the sale topper, Too Darn Hot (GB) led on average and aggregate with sales of $1.825 million for seven horses sold at an average of $260,700. Of the first season sires, Hitotsu led by average with seven weanlings sold at an average of $61,000. Artorius was close behind with an average of $55,200 for 12 sales.
The leading vendor was Alma Vale who sold 15 weanlings for $1.4 million, while the leading vendor by average was Widden Stud whose five weanlings averaged $213,000.
Equine Growth Fund, who purchased the sale topper, was the leading buyer by gross spending $1.23 million on three weanlings, making them also the leading buyer by average at $411,000.
Hutch very pleased with how the weanling sale played out
The most successful Inglis Australian Weanling Sale in history concluded at Riverside today with a record individual top price, record gross and record average.
The sale average, median and clearance rate are in line with the standard-setting sale of 12 months ago, despite an additional 92 weanlings having been offered for sale over the past two days.
The top weanling on Day 2 doubled as the highest-priced weanling to ever sell at an Inglis Australian Weanling Sale, a Too Darn Hot (GB) x Enbihaar colt (pictured) which sold to Equine Growth Fund for $775,000.
The colt was offered by Widden Stud, on behalf of Rob Cummings and partners, and eclipsed the previous sale record of $650,000, which was set yesterday.
Lot 367 - Too Darn Hot (GB) x Enbihaar (colt) | Image courtesy of Inglis
Inglis Bloodstock CEO Sebastian Hutch was very pleased with how the weanling sale played out.
“Year after year, it has been a source of frustration at this sale that the demand for quality weanlings has exceeded supply, so we felt confident in advance of the sale that we could generate good demand across the catalogue,’’ Hutch said.
“That said, I fully expected that each of the average, median and clearance would fall markedly, noting that tends to happen as catalogues grow, so to have reached the end of the sale with those metrics in line with 12 months ago is a very pleasant surprise.
“That said, I fully expected that each of the average, median and clearance would fall markedly, noting that tends to happen as catalogues grow, so to have reached the end of the sale with those metrics in line with 12 months ago is a very pleasant surprise.’’ - Sebastian Hutch
“The growth in this sale over the past number of years has been extraordinary, to the point where now, it is the premier weanling sale in the country.
“We are incredibly grateful to vendors for their continued support of the sale and look forward to seeing buyers achieve positive results with their purchases over the next number of years.
“This has been a really positive start to the week and we now look ahead to Thursday evening’s Chairman’s Sale, which is going to be a memorable evening, and then the Australian Broodmare Sale on Friday.’’
Sebastian Hutch | Image courtesy of Inglis
The only Vinnie offered was highly sought after
The momentum of I Am Invincible as a sire capable of producing elite performers both on the racetrack and in the sales ring shows no signs of slowing down, even at age 20, when some might suggest he’s entering the twilight of his career.
As the only lot by the Champion stallion catalogued in the sale, the filly was always going to be in high demand. That proved true when Mark and Shelley Treweek’s Lyndhurst Farm went to $290,000 to secure her from the draft of Yarraman Park Stud.
She is the first foal out of Chasing Fireflies (USA), a Listed placed, two-time winning sprinter by Twirling Candy (USA). The filly boasts a strong international pedigree, which is well supported by proven local performers deeper in the family, including Mumbai Muse (Zoustar), Mumbai Jewel (I Am Invincible), and Splendoronthegrass (So You Think {NZ}).
When asked what stood out most about the filly, Mark Treweek said, “First of all being by I Am Invincible, one of the leading sires around, it’s always difficult to buy them as weanlings.
“For us, we don’t breed, so if we want to get into these families, we have to buy them. I really liked the type, as an October foal she has lots of improvement to come.
“For us, we don’t breed, so if we want to get into these families, we have to buy them. I really liked the type, as an October foal she has lots of improvement to come.” - Mark Treweek
“She was well prepared by Yarraman Park, a very nice filly with a pedigree, a very young pedigree, all American. But under the third dam, there are horses there that have done well in Australia.”
One of those notable performers is Mumbai Muse (Zoustar), a Group 3 and Listed winner. Her presence in the pedigree could receive a timely update, as she is set to go through the ring as Lot 87 at the Chairman’s Sale on Thursday night.
“Hopefully that goes well and it will reflect well on this filly later on,” Treweek said.
As for future plans, Treweek was open-minded but suggested a likely return to Easter.
“This filly will probably go to Easter; we will take her home and see how she grows out. But we have plenty of options, and we’ve bought her with a view of coming back for Easter.”
James Price, Shelley and Mark Treweek and Will Stott | Image courtesy of Inglis
Anamoe makes an impact with his first progeny to sell
Anamoe captivated the racing public throughout his glittering career, winning 14 races across three seasons, including an incredible nine at Group 1 level.
Retired to Darley Stud in 2023 at a service fee of $121,000 inc GST, he covered an elite book of 149 mares in his debut season.
After Lot 144 was passed in short of her reserve earlier in the sale, it was Lot 362 who made history as his first of the stallion's progeny to sell at public auction, and she certainly didn’t disappoint.
The strong chestnut filly was knocked down for $340,000 to Lime Country Thoroughbreds, from the draft of Alma Vale Thoroughbreds.
Lot 362 - Anamoe x Eawase (filly) | Image courtesy of Inglis
Out of the stakes-winning juvenile Eawase (Sebring), the filly hails from a strong maternal line. Her granddam is the exceptional Karuta Queen (Not A Single Doubt), a six-time winner including the G3 Red Anchor Stakes, Listed Heritage Stakes, and the R. Listed Magic Millions 2YO Classic.
Oscar Engelbrecht of Alma Vale Thoroughbreds, who consigned the filly, was full of praise for the youngster, “She’s a queen of a filly, she ended up with 32 x-ray hits, she was out of her box more than she was in. She was actually busier than many horses I have brought to Easter and she never turned a hair.
“It’s super to do it for Reg Ryan, he’s a very dear friend and a long-term client of ours. The dam is a stakes-winning daughter of a freak (Karuta Queen) of a mare, so it’s a proper pedigree.”
Oscar Engelbrecht | Image courtesy of Inglis
Asked what appealed most about the filly, Engelbrecht continued, “The page has 2-year-old speed — and Anamoe is a 9-time Group 1 winner, so you can see why she was easily found.
“We thought if we got $200,000 for her, it would be good money. $340,000 is great money for a weanling. I really do want to thank the team at home, it really is a massive team effort and they all do a great job.”
“We thought if we got $200,000 for her (Lot 362), it would be good money. $340,000 is great money for a weanling.” - Oscar Engelbrecht
As for Anamoe himself, Engelbrecht was enthusiastic about what lies ahead for the stallion, “We’ve got a good crop of foals on the ground by Anamoe. I think he is going to be a very, very good sire. We have five or six at home and they are very nice, he stamps them.
"I’ve talked to a lot of studmasters and farms, and they all have a really good feel about Anamoe.”
Jo Griffin from Lime Country Thoroughbreds was naturally very excited to get her hands on the filly who she will re-offer as a furnished yearling next year.
Jo Griffin | Image courtesy of Inglis
“Lovely filly, Alma Vale are across from us, Greg watched her parade all week and fell in love with her. When we asked Verna about her she said she was an absolute queen and had done everything right from day one.
“She is strong, beautifully balanced, and just a lovely filly so she was a no-brainer for us.”
When questioned about her pedigree and what stood out to her, Griffin said “Her first, second and third dam are all stakes winners as 2-year-olds, there is genuine speed in all dams, and I love the broodmare sires, Sebring and Not A Single Doubt.”
Griffin is another fan of Anamoe, she went on to say, "We have three other weanlings by Anamoe on the farm, we are very happy to make it four. We really like what we have seen of the stallion."
Lot 367 – Too Darn Hot (GB) x Enbihaar (Magnus) colt – $775,000
Lot 367, an imposing colt by Too Darn Hot presented by Widden Stud, made headlines when selling to the Equine Growth Fund for an Inglis Weanling Sale record of $775,000, with Stefan Pardi doing the successful bidding.
He is the fourth foal out of the Group 2-winning juvenile Enbihaar, a mare who combines racetrack performance with early broodmare success. She is also a half-sister to the Listed Debutant Stakes winner Miss Celine (Magnus), further adding to the depth of the pedigree.
Lot 367 - Too Darn Hot (GB) x Enbihaar (colt) | Image courtesy of Inglis
The best performer of Enbihaar to date is the high-class Too Darn Lizzie (Too Darn Hot {GB}), a $1 million yearling purchase, who has gone on to win at Group 2 level and place in the G1 Thousand Guineas. Too Darn Lizzie is set to command major attention when she goes through the ring at the Inglis Chairman’s Sale on Thursday.
Following the birth of this record-breaking colt, Enbihaar was covered last spring by Widden Stud’s outstanding sire Zoustar.
Lot 362 – Anamoe x Eawase (Sebring) filly – $340,000
Secured by Lime Country Thoroughbreds for $340,000, Lot 362 is a beautifully related Anamoe filly offered by Alma Vale Thoroughbreds.
She is the fourth foal out of Eawase (Sebring), a Listed-winning 2-year-old and half-sister to the stakes-placed pair Bezique (Spirit Of Boom) and Sensical (Zoustar).
Her granddam is the brilliant Karuta Queen (Not A Single Doubt), a six-time winner, whose major victories included the G3 Red Anchor Stakes, Listed Heritage Stakes, and the R. Listed Magic Millions 2YO Classic.
Eawase has produced one winner to date in Zouwase (Zoustar), and is currently back in foal to Anamoe.
Lot 453 – Too Darn Hot (GB) x Josdesanimaux (USA) (Leroidesanimaux {Brz}) colt – $340,000
An eye-catching colt by Too Darn Hot contributed to a standout day for his sire, selling for $340,000 to Silverdale Farm.
Lot 453 - Too Darn Hot (GB) x Josdesanimaux (USA) (colt) | Image courtesy of Inglis
Offered by Alma Vale Thoroughbreds, Lot 453 is out of Josdesanimaux (USA), a five-time winner in the United States who scored twice at Listed level. The colt boasts a strong international pedigree, blending American class with the elite genetics of Too Darn Hot, who returns to Australia this spring at a service fee of $275,000 inc GST.
Following the birth of this well-balanced colt, Josdesanimaux was covered by Golden Slipper winner Shinzo, adding further appeal to the dam’s ongoing production profile.
Lot 319 – I Am Invincible x Chasing Fireflies (USA) (Twirling Candy {USA}) filly – $290,000
Lot 319, a lovely I Am Invincible filly, was purchased by Mark and Shelley Treweek's Lyndhurst Farm as they secured the filly for $290,000 from Yarraman Park Stud.
She is the first foal out of Chasing Fireflies (USA) (Twirling Candy {USA}), a Listed-placed, two-time winning sprinter in America.
Her international pedigree is complemented by strong local form further back in the family, including Australian stakes performers Mumbai Muse (Zoustar), Mumbai Jewel (I Am Invincible), and Splendoronthegrass (So You Think {NZ}).
Since foaling this filly, Chasing Fireflies has been served by the Golden Slipper winner Stay Inside.
Lot 555 - Zoustar x Miss Canada (Exceed And Excel), colt - $270,000
Glenbeigh Farm struck late in the session, going to $270,000 to secure Lot 555, a striking Zoustar colt from the draft of Milburn Creek.
Zoustar needs no introduction. As a proven source of elite performers, he continues to build his case as he builds towards potential being a Champion sire in waiting, he has also had three of his Group 1-performed sons recently retired to stud in the last few weeks.
Lot 555 - Zoustar x Miss Canada (colt) | Image courtesy of Inglis
This colt is the second foal from Miss Canada (Exceed And Excel), a two-time winner who was also placed in the G2 Silver Shadow Stakes. She is out of Inglorious (Can) (Hennessy {USA}), who was crowned Champion 3-year-old filly in Canada in 2011 after winning five races, all at Listed level.
After producing this colt, Miss Canada unfortunately missed to Ozzmosis last season.
Lot 339 – Home Affairs x Dancing Express (Oratorio) colt – $240,000
Kaha Nui Farm added to its active buying spree at the sale by picking up Lot 339, a quality Home Affairs colt, for $240,000 from Yarraman Park Stud.
He is the fifth foal from Dancing Express (Oratorio), a talented 2-year-old who won twice and placed in both the G3 Sires’ Produce Stakes and G3 Champion Fillies Stakes.
She has already produced Minsk Moment (I Am Invincible), a six-time winner including at Listed level in Perth.
Further pedigree highlights include G1 New Zealand Derby winner Coniston Bluebird (Scenic {Ire}) and G1 Queensland Derby placegetter Lords A Leaping (NZ) (Zabeel {NZ}).
After foaling this colt, Dancing Express was covered by Brave Smash (Jpn).
Top lots
| 367 | B. or Br. | Colt | Too Darn Hot (GB) | Enbihaar | Widden Stud, Widden Valley | Equine Growth Fund Pty Ltd | NSW | $775,000 |
| 120 | B. | Filly | Stay Inside | Sheidel | Noorilim Park, Arcadia, Vic | Belmont Bloodstock Agency (FBAA) | VIC | $650,000 |
| 362 | Ch. | Filly | Anamoe | Eawase | Alma Vale Thoroughbreds, Scone | Lime Country Thoroughbreds Pty Ltd | NSW | $340,000 |
| 453 | Br. | Colt | Too Darn Hot (GB) | Josdesanimaux (USA) | Alma Vale Thoroughbreds, Scone | Silverdale Farm | NSW | $340,000 |
| 319 | B. | Filly | I Am Invincible | Chasing Fireflies (USA) | Yarraman Park Stud, Scone | Lyndhurst Farm | NEW ZEALAND | $290,000 |
| 187 | B. | Filly | The Autumn Sun | The King's Widow | Rheinwood Pastoral Co, Mittagong | Equine Growth Fund Pty Ltd | NSW | $280,000 |
| 555 | Ch. | Colt | Zoustar | Miss Canada | Milburn Creek, Wildes Meadow | Glenbeigh Farm | NSW | $270,000 |
| 203 | Br. | Filly | Too Darn Hot (GB) | Vain Queen | Rathmore Lodge, Rockleigh, SA | Trilogy Racing Pty Ltd / Suman Hedge Bloodstock (FBAA) | NSW | $250,000 |
| 339 | B. | Colt | Home Affairs | Dancing Express | Yarraman Park Stud, Scone | Kaha Nui Farm | NEW ZEALAND | $240,000 |
Vendors by aggregate
| Alma Vale Thoroughbreds, Scone | 25 | 8 | 2 | 15 | $1,445,000 | $96,333 |
| Noorilim Park, Arcadia, Vic | 9 | 2 | 7 | $1,232,500 | $176,071 | |
| Yarraman Park Stud, Scone | 17 | 5 | 12 | $1,179,000 | $98,250 | |
| Widden Stud, Widden Valley | 11 | 3 | 3 | 5 | $1,066,000 | $213,200 |
| Fairhill Farm, Mulbring | 35 | 6 | 12 | 17 | $988,600 | $58,153 |
| Milburn Creek, Wildes Meadow | 8 | 1 | 7 | $915,000 | $130,714 | |
| Cannon Hayes Stud, Scone | 22 | 5 | 2 | 15 | $870,500 | $58,033 |
| Coolmore Stud, Jerrys Plains | 27 | 5 | 4 | 18 | $770,500 | $42,806 |
| Rathmore Lodge, Rockleigh, SA | 13 | 2 | 1 | 10 | $689,000 | $68,900 |
| Segenhoe Stud, Scone | 18 | 3 | 15 | $626,100 | $41,740 |
Vendors by average (2 or more sold)
| Widden Stud, Widden Valley | 11 | 3 | 3 | 5 | $1,066,000 | $213,200 |
| Noorilim Park, Arcadia, Vic | 9 | 2 | 7 | $1,232,500 | $176,071 | |
| Milburn Creek, Wildes Meadow | 8 | 1 | 7 | $915,000 | $130,714 | |
| Lime Country Thoroughbreds, Blandford | 12 | 7 | 5 | $540,000 | $108,000 | |
| Yarraman Park Stud, Scone | 17 | 5 | 12 | $1,179,000 | $98,250 | |
| Alma Vale Thoroughbreds, Scone | 25 | 8 | 2 | 15 | $1,445,000 | $96,333 |
| Fernrigg Farm, Denman | 8 | 1 | 3 | 4 | $325,000 | $81,250 |
| The Chase, Sutton Forest | 10 | 2 | 3 | 5 | $402,000 | $80,400 |
| Willaroon Thoroughbreds, Lurg, Vic | 7 | 1 | 1 | 5 | $398,000 | $79,600 |
| Yulong, Nagambie, Vic | 17 | 6 | 5 | 6 | $475,000 | $79,167 |
Buyers by aggregate
| Equine Growth Fund Pty Ltd | 3 | $1,235,000 | $411,667 |
| Trilogy Racing Pty Ltd / Suman Hedge Bloodstock (FBAA) | 7 | $749,000 | $107,000 |
| Belmont Bloodstock Agency (FBAA) | 1 | $650,000 | $650,000 |
| Lyndhurst Farm | 3 | $580,000 | $193,333 |
| Kaha Nui Farm | 3 | $500,000 | $166,667 |
| Lime Country Thoroughbreds Pty Ltd | 2 | $445,000 | $222,500 |
| Glenbeigh Farm | 2 | $435,000 | $217,500 |
| Nation Bloodstock | 8 | $431,500 | $53,938 |
| Silverdale Farm | 2 | $410,000 | $205,000 |
| Sledmere / Cangon | 5 | $400,000 | $80,000 |
Buyers by average (2 or more bought)
| Equine Growth Fund Pty Ltd | 3 | $1,235,000 | $411,667 |
| Lime Country Thoroughbreds Pty Ltd | 2 | $445,000 | $222,500 |
| Glenbeigh Farm | 2 | $435,000 | $217,500 |
| Silverdale Farm | 2 | $410,000 | $205,000 |
| Lyndhurst Farm | 3 | $580,000 | $193,333 |
| Kaha Nui Farm | 3 | $500,000 | $166,667 |
| CW | 2 | $330,000 | $165,000 |
| Longwood Thoroughbred Farm Pty Ltd | 2 | $275,000 | $137,500 |
| J Carey | 3 | $330,000 | $110,000 |
| Trilogy Racing Pty Ltd / Suman Hedge Bloodstock (FBAA) | 7 | $749,000 | $107,000 |
Sires by aggregate
| Too Darn Hot (GB) | 9 | 1 | 1 | 7 | $1,825,000 | $260,714 |
| Stay Inside | 18 | 3 | 2 | 13 | $1,281,750 | $98,596 |
| Farnan | 19 | 4 | 4 | 11 | $945,000 | $85,909 |
| Harry Angel (IRE) | 11 | 1 | 10 | $795,000 | $79,500 | |
| Home Affairs | 18 | 6 | 3 | 9 | $770,000 | $85,556 |
| Artorius | 17 | 3 | 2 | 12 | $662,600 | $55,217 |
| Toronado (IRE) | 5 | 1 | 4 | $660,000 | $165,000 | |
| Ole Kirk | 4 | 1 | 3 | $570,000 | $190,000 | |
| Capitalist | 11 | 3 | 8 | $541,000 | $67,625 | |
| Hellbent | 9 | 2 | 7 | $488,000 | $69,714 |
Sires by average (2 or more sold)
| Too Darn Hot (GB) | 9 | 1 | 1 | 7 | $1,825,000 | $260,714 |
| Ole Kirk | 4 | 1 | 3 | $570,000 | $190,000 | |
| The Autumn Sun | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | $330,000 | $165,000 |
| Toronado (IRE) | 5 | 1 | 4 | $660,000 | $165,000 | |
| Street Boss (USA) | 3 | 1 | 2 | $270,000 | $135,000 | |
| Justify (USA) | 6 | 2 | 4 | $450,000 | $112,500 | |
| Stay Inside | 18 | 3 | 2 | 13 | $1,281,750 | $98,596 |
| All Too Hard | 4 | 1 | 3 | $258,000 | $86,000 | |
| Farnan | 19 | 4 | 4 | 11 | $945,000 | $85,909 |
| Home Affairs | 18 | 6 | 3 | 9 | $770,000 | $85,556 |
